OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT Work Following Regulatory Approval

To capitalize on the wide release, OpenAI simultaneously unveiled ChatGPT Work, an AI agent designed to bridge the gap between complex coding capabilities and everyday administrative tasks. By integrating Codex technology with the GPT-5.6 model suite—comprising Sol, Terra, and Luna—the tool automates the creation of documents, spreadsheets, and web applications. Users can connect the agent to external platforms including Slack, Gmail, and various CRM systems through a unified plugins directory to streamline cross-app workflows.

Global access begins immediately for desktop users on Mac and Windows, including those on free tiers. While the rollout for mobile and web platforms prioritizes Pro, Enterprise, and Edu accounts, Plus and Business subscribers are expected to gain access within the next 24 hours. The move intensifies the industry-wide competition to deliver functional AI agents, as OpenAI joins Google, Apple, and Anthropic in a race to capture the productivity market following the emergence of open-source projects like OpenClaw.